JOB PURPOSE 

  Facilitates care of patients requiring continuous cardiac (telemetry) and/or pulse oximetry monitoring by continual observation the cardiac telemetry central monitoring system and equipment. Provides clerical support and communicates effectively.
  All job qualifications listed below indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently:
  CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  Minimum: Completion of dysrhythmia course with certification or equivalent work experience, and ability to pass required competency rhythm recognition exam with a score of 80% or higher; or completion of the above within 6 months of hire. Heartsaver CPR or BLS Certification within six months of hire. Preferred: Completion of dysrhythmia course with certification or equivalent work experience. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
  Minimum: Ability to use an electronic medical record.
  YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
  Minimum: 1 year of patient care experience (i.e., PCT, nursing assistant, EMT) or successful completion of a nursing assistant/home health aide college course.